Given the continued spread of COVID-19 worldwide, we have had to make changes to some programs and services.
All hospital locations are now offering newborn hearing screens before discharge.
All community clinics have now re-opened for stage 1 screens (if missed in hospital) and for stage 2 screens (follow-up screens if needed).
If your baby missed their newborn hearing screen due to COVID-19 closures, we are now offering a hearing check. You will be contacted soon to schedule this appointment.
If you have questions, call the Southeast Infant Hearing Program, 613-549-1232, ext. 1145.
For more information, visit ontario.ca/infanthearing.
The first months and years of your baby's life are very important for developing language and communication. Undetected hearing loss is one of the causes of delayed language development.
The information and tips found in this section highlight some common hearing topic areas to help answer some of your questions on: